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February 11, 2015

Airborne 02.10.15: Aussie Pilot Busted, TransAsia Accident Data, OSH15 Harrier!

Also: Moon Claims, Aero-Calendar, WA State Legislator Defends GA, Vuzix, Moon Express, ICAO Emissions Authority

The TransAsia ATR 72 that went down Wednesday just after takeoff in Taiwan reportedly lost both engines before impacting a bridge and going into the water. In the United States we are used to the NTSB issuing routine reports on a scheduled basis as an accident investigation progresses. As we have seen in other recent accidents in Asia, the release of information is not well coordinated and often not substantiated with verifiable evidence. Commercial companies that obtain a license to launch a spacecra

“The NASA Authorization Act of 2015 maintains sustainability of purpose and budget for NASA’s programs." Source: House Science Committee Chair Lamar Smith (R-TX).

The sensation of being in a climb or descent, caused by the kind of abrupt vertical accelerations that result from up- or downdrafts.

Hiller Aviation Museum

The Hiller Aviation Museum website allows visitors to browse through some of the collections, and tells about upcoming events should you be in the San Francisco Bay area.